Construction Engineer - 12 Month Contract
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Overview
The opportunity involves project management from conception to delivery for a wide range of engineering projects, application of specialist design and construction skills, and leadership of technical staff within a safety and integrated management framework.
Responsibilities
* Project Planning and Management
* Quality Control and WH&S within an accredited Integrated Management System
* Investigation, Design & Preconstruction Activities
* Engineering Survey and Set out for Construction
* Management and leadership of technical and operational staff on a project basis driven by continual improvement
* Preparation and administration of a variety of tenders and contracts
* Maintaining and monitoring a safe workplace
* Preparation and control of capital works budgets
Qualifications
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications acceptably meeting membership criteria of the Institution of Engineers Australia
* WHS General Induction for Construction Work White Card
* Prepare Workzone Traffic Management Plans
* Driver Licence, Minimum Class C
* Understanding of Integrated Management Systems and ISO certification
* Eligibility for Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
Salary & Benefits
Salary range: Grade 16 - 19 – $90,795.93 - $117,673.11 plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Superannuation and Leaseback Vehicle for a 35‐hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and value to the organisation.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a pre‐employment medical screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Hazelwood, Manager – Civil Construction, on 0417 288 094.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our commitment to child safety statement and screening processes, visit https://shorturl.at/npAF6.
We welcome applications from graduates and emerging professionals looking to build a rewarding career in Local Government, with opportunities for development and growth for the right candidate.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
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